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response incidents. Further, mobile
apps allow field crews to update system
status in real time. In return, headquarters
can also keep field crews
informed of any changes in network or
environmental conditions.
Business Case for Mobile
Applications
Mobile applications are essential during
the entire network lifecycle, particularly
for enabling grid modernization
projects and decision-making during
design, construction, maintenance,
and operations. IQGeo's mobility software
(Figure 2) delivers measurable
and compelling business value across
the five critical operational benchmarks
summarized in Table 1.
Many utilities have heavily invested
in mobile applications as they significantly
enhance productivity, optimize
resource use, improve the field user
experience, and ensure the reliable
delivery of services to customers. The
following case studies briefly illustrate
different approaches to mobile geospatial
applications.
Case Study 1. A northwest U.S.
utility serving one million customers
relies on mobile geospatial solutions
for electrical distribution operations.
Field crews use IQGeo on iPads to access
and update grid data in real time,
3. Field crews equipped with mobile devices
running IQGeo allow as-built updates to be
completed before leaving the job site. Courtesy:
IQGeo
reducing delays in as-built updates
from months to immediate onsite entries
(Figure 3). The utility envisions a
comprehensive " Super App " that integrates
real-time circuit data, emergency
response, and distributed energy
resources (DER) functions to improve
efficiency, safety, and decision-making.
Case Study 2. A northeastern U.S.
utility is upgrading its interconnection
processes to achieve 50% renewable
energy by 2030, focusing on DERs, energy
storage, and electric vehicle (EV)
charging. Field crews utilize iPads for
the purpose of asset inspection and
data collection, thereby enhancing
maintenance procedures. Furthermore,
the organization integrates drones with
mobile applications to facilitate the process
of data collection and mapping,
thereby streamlining operations and
optimizing efficiency.
Case Study 3. A utility department in
a California city is using a mobile GIS solution
to work more efficiently and share
asset data with other departments. The
project aims to help the utility make better
decisions by giving its staff real-time
access to location-based data on their
mobile devices.
Empower Grid Modernization with a
Mobile Geospatial Strategy
Utilities must fully embrace the digital
transformation of their assets and
workforce to remain competitive. Mobile
applications will have a crucial
role in digitalizing their workflows. By
harnessing the power of mobile technology,
utilities can enhance communication,
streamline workflows, and
optimize operations.
Access a comprehensive industry report
and research paper titled " Empower
Grid Modernization with Mobile Geospatial
Strategy, " which explores the field
experiences of utilities that have successfully
implemented IQGeo's geospatial
solutions, at: bit.ly/IQGEO. ■
-Ravi Krishnan is managing director at
Krishnan & Associates Inc.
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